BUG: SQL Server Setup May Stop Responding When Installing on a Very Fast Drive

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BUG #: NT: 17789 (6.5)

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SYMPTOMS

Installing SQL Server on a very fast drive, such as an EMC Symmetrix system, may cause the setup program to stop responding on the "Setup is now installing the initial SQL Server configuration" screen.

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CAUSE

Setup stops responding while running the Instmsdb.sql script. The Instmsb.out file will be created, it will but be empty, and the errorlog will contain the following:

98/01/28 12:28:31.43 spid11 Database 'msdb' cannot be opened - it is currently being created. Wait and try query again.

98/01/28 12:28:31.43 spid11 Unable to proceed with the recovery of dbid <5> because of previous errors. Continuing with the next database.

These errors may be followed later with an access violation (AV).

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WORKAROUND

To work around this problem, copy the SQL Server installation files to the local hard disk drive to edit the Instmsdb.sql file. Add a WAITFOR DELAY '0:00:01' statement to the very beginning of the Instmsdb.sql script.

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STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in SQL Server version 6.5. We are researching this problem and will post new information here in the Microsoft Knowledge Base as it becomes available.

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APPLIES TO

Microsoft SQL Server 6.5 Standard Edition

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